Power Systems Modeling Engineer

MWResource•Taylor, TX

22h•$42•Hybrid

About The Position

Power Systems Network Modeling Engineer Hybrid – Onsite 2 times per week Duration: 24 months Taylor, TX JOB DUTIES Analyzes transmission network data including Transmission and Generation element parameters. Works closely with Company System Operations, System Operations Support, Market Operating Services Support, Client Services, System Planning and Metering. Works with EMS and Transmission Planning power flow, Locational Marginal Pricing (LMP), and other analysis software to provide accurate power system models and associated cases. Supports detailed model changes delivered by Network Operations Model Change Requests (NOMCRs) to maintain an accurate Network Operations Model, and other models contained within the Company modeling system. Coordinates and works with the NDSWG (Network Data Support Working Group) members on data exchange and transmission network model maintenance via the NOMCR process. Creates and utilizes data mining mechanisms and techniques for Protocol and Guide compliance driven reports and to validate the accuracy of the model. Reviews, drafts, and implement improvements to the modeling process and implement new technologies to the model. Provides training and evaluation of members of the Engineering Development Program (EDP). Manage updates and upgrades of the SGEM application to specify and implement desired new functionality. Reviews Contingencies, Special Protection Systems, Remedial Action Plans, Mitigation Action Plans, Outages, and other issues that possibly affect models. Reviews, drafts, and presents changes to the Protocols, Guides, procedures, training material for Engineer Development Program (EDP) and Market Participants (MPs), and other supporting Company documents associated with modeling. Help in developing tools or queries required to maintain data integrity. Requirements EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, or a combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with knowledge equivalent to a major in such fields. EXPERIENCE Requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in excess of degree requirements. Effective communicator. Familiarity in power systems analysis and modeling. Familiarity in database querying is required. Detail oriented and organized. The base pay range for this role is up to $42.25/hr. Benefits MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Florida Blue, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants. Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled. MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening. Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, or a combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with knowledge equivalent to a major in such fields.
Requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in excess of degree requirements.
Effective communicator.
Familiarity in power systems analysis and modeling.
Familiarity in database querying is required.
Detail oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

Analyzes transmission network data including Transmission and Generation element parameters.
Works closely with Company System Operations, System Operations Support, Market Operating Services Support, Client Services, System Planning and Metering.
Works with EMS and Transmission Planning power flow, Locational Marginal Pricing (LMP), and other analysis software to provide accurate power system models and associated cases.
Supports detailed model changes delivered by Network Operations Model Change Requests (NOMCRs) to maintain an accurate Network Operations Model, and other models contained within the Company modeling system.
Coordinates and works with the NDSWG (Network Data Support Working Group) members on data exchange and transmission network model maintenance via the NOMCR process.
Creates and utilizes data mining mechanisms and techniques for Protocol and Guide compliance driven reports and to validate the accuracy of the model.
Reviews, drafts, and implement improvements to the modeling process and implement new technologies to the model.
Provides training and evaluation of members of the Engineering Development Program (EDP).
Manage updates and upgrades of the SGEM application to specify and implement desired new functionality.
Reviews Contingencies, Special Protection Systems, Remedial Action Plans, Mitigation Action Plans, Outages, and other issues that possibly affect models.
Reviews, drafts, and presents changes to the Protocols, Guides, procedures, training material for Engineer Development Program (EDP) and Market Participants (MPs), and other supporting Company documents associated with modeling.
Help in developing tools or queries required to maintain data integrity.